Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第三册

Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations Reading and Thinking Why Do We Celebrate Festivals? 2 What festival is it? Spanish Tomato Festival Thailand The Festival of Lights Republic of Korea Mud Festival What other festivals do you know? What festival is it? Leading-in Watch and Think Top 10 most popular festivals in the world Which festival do you like best? Why? Are there underlying(深层次的) reasons for the celebration？ Why do we celebrate festivals? Predict: This passage may talk about the _______ for celebrating festivals. reasons Key Words Change Commercial Important All around the world The harvest festival 6 Why do we celebrate festivals? Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Different _________ vs. common _______ customs spirits __________ Festival Harvest ___________ of customs changes Changes of ___________ aims ___________ of festivals importance Ending Body Beginning ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS Target Students: Senior 1 Language Levels ＆ Characteristics: 1.They are middle-level in English and they can express simple ideas in English. 2.Students are very excited about festivals celebrations because festivals always bring them much fun. As a result , they will be interested in this unit ' s topic . What they will learn: 1. the changes and significance of festivals . 2. the logical development and writing structure of exposition. 8 predict the opinion in this passage based on the topic sentences distinguish the changes of festivals over time and fill in the table TEACHING OBJECTIVES After learning this class, students will be able to: language ability thinking capacity be aware of the changes of festivals over time and express it in English respect every culture, enhance cultural confidence and gain insights into the shared spiritual pursuits of people language ability thinking capacity learning ability learning ability thinking capacity language ability thinking capacity cultural awareness 9 TEACHING ＆LEARNING METHOD Task-based Language Teaching 10 Inquiry learning Different customs vs. Common spirits Different festivals have different customs because _________________________________ seasons religions famous figures important events All festivals share the same spirit: ___________________________________________ they have a range of origins sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace Ancient Egypt Europe China Features: ①___________________ ② get together to ____________________ _________ festival in different culture Time: __________ Features: ① ________ ② _____________________ _________________ a parade a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. The harvest celebrate over a meal Why They are grateful for _____________________ the year’s supply of food Time: ___________________ Features: ①______________ ______________ ② _______________________ Mid-Autumn Festival admire the shining moon enjoy delicious mooncakes springtime Although the spirit is the same, people celebrate with different activities. Example: Harvest Festival decorate churches and town halls 12 Changes of customs The reason why customs(activities) can change is that ______________________________________. Spring festival Halloween lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. its religious origins an exciting festival for children In the past nowadays People’s needs have changed. modern society develop and new ideas spread 1. Harvest 2.Traditions /customs 3. Important figures 4.Important events 5. Having fun 6.Online shopping 7. Sharing joy, gratitude, love or peace… 1. Why do we celebrate festivals? Para.2 Para.4 Para.3 Para.1 Festivals are an important part of society. Task 1: Fast reading 14 Para.4 Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Para.3 Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. Para.2 Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. Para.1 Festivals are celebrated all around the world. 2. Identify the “topic sentence” of each paragraph. Para.5 Festivals are an important part of society. 15 Support Explain Expand … Read and Understand A topic sentence Careful reading Details It is a good idea to place topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs. 16 Para.1 sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace seasons, religions, famous figures, and important events. A wide range of origins, such as… Different customs and unique charms No matter how different they may seem …the spirit of …is common in all festivals. differences similarity Festivals are celebrated all around the world. Task 2: Careful reading 17 17 Function Direction 18 While-reading Reading Skill Key words Customs play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. Q. What are the main reasons for the changes? While-reading 19 Customs play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins. 20 People used lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits Many cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution It becomes a exciting festival for children It had religious origins Be established While-reading Fade away 总 分 总 para2. The harvest festival Egypt, European China para3. Changes of customs Lighting firecrackers Halloween para4. Commercialisation Different attitudes para5. Importance WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS? para1. Common spirit of festivals structure 21 Task 1 Today’s festivals have a wide ________ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous_________, and important events, and____________. The harvest festival is one of the most popular festivals and is __________ in many cultures. Customs play a _____________role in festivals, but they can change over time. Some traditions may ___________. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival， as they can increase air pollution. These days , festivals are becoming more ____________ with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals _______ people’s wishes, beliefs, ______ and attitudes towards life. They are ___________ to spend time with family, and to relax and enjoy life. range figures religions celebrated significant fade away commercial reflect faiths occasions Post Reading 22 Task 2. Group Discussion 1. What do most festivals seem to have in common? Why do you think people around the world find these things important? Key words:  family and community ties  social creatures  relationships with others Pairwork After reading Today’s festivals have a wide 1._______ of origins, including the seasons of the year, famous 2.________, important events, and religions. The 3.________ festival is one of the most popular festivals and is celebrated in many cultures. Customs play a 4.___________ role in festivals, but they can change over time. For example, some Chinese cities no longer allow firecrackers during the Spring Festival, as they can increase air pollution. range figures harvest Complete the following passage using suitable words from the text. Be sure to use the correct forms. significant These days, festivals are becoming more 5.__________, with people spending more money on gifts. Festivals 6._______ people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are 7.________ to spend time with family, and relax and enjoy life. commercial reflect allowed 1. Finish your own mind-map and polish it in class. 2. Write a short speech about“Why do we celebrate the Spring Festival?” Homework 06 2 Read the text and find out the answer to the question in the title. 人民教育电子音像出版社 普通高中教科书 英语 必修 第三册 58957.29 $$